Manufacturing Engineer, OEM - CT **Immediate Opening
An exciting opportunity to join a world-leading Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) specializing in high-end marine machinery systems for the luxury yacht, commercial ship, and military ship market sectors. We are a dynamic team of professionals supplying our highly successful technology-based products worldwide.
Position Description
Naiad Dynamics US, Inc. (ND) is actively seeking highly skilled and detail-oriented Manufacturing Engineer for our Shelton, Connecticut facility. Reporting to the Group Production Manager and collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and optimizing our CNC and manual manufacturing systems and processes in a production environment. The ideal candidate has a strong background in manufacturing engineering, hands-on experience in manufacturing environments, a deep understanding of various production processes and planning, and a passion for continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
1. Manufacturing Process Optimization:
- Develop and implement manufacturing processes and procedures to optimize efficiency, quality, and safety.
- Evaluate existing processes, workflows, and equipment to identify improvement opportunities, streamline operations, reduce waste, and minimize costs.
- Design tools, fixtures, and equipment modifications to improve safety and ergonomics.
- Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives through process improvements and equipment upgrades.
2. Continuous Improvement Initiatives:
- Lead and participate in Lean, Six Sigma, or Kaizen initiatives to drive efficiency and productivity improvements.
- Analyze production data and implement solutions for continuous improvement.
- Drive continuous improvement efforts by analyzing production data and implementing solutions for optimization.
- Stay updated on industry trends and technology advancements to identify opportunities for innovation and process improvement.
3. Documentation and Standardization:
- Develop and maintain documentation such as process flowcharts, work instructions, and SOPs.
- Create standard work instructions for production processes to ensure consistency and compliance.
4. Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Collaborate with production, design, and quality assurance teams to develop manufacturing strategies.
- Provide technical support to production personnel and troubleshoot manufacturing issues.
5. Supplier Management:
- Manage relationships with external suppliers to ensure timely delivery, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
- Negotiate contracts and agreements, monitor supplier performance, and implement corrective actions as needed.
- Coordinate supplier audits and collaborate with internal teams to develop supplier improvement initiatives and address supply chain risks.
6. Compliance and Quality Assurance:
- Ensure manufacturing processes adhere to ISO 9001-2015 and meet all Environmental, Health & Safety requirements.
- Support quality assurance and initiate initiatives for scrap and waste reduction.
Candidate Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent degree or experience.
- 5 – 10 years of experience in a CNC machining manufacturing environment.
- Working knowledge of manufacturing machinery and machining processes.
- Working knowledge of ANSI Y14.5 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (interpretation of engineering detail drawings).
- Prior machining experience, CNC programming or CAD-CAM knowledge beneficial.
- Prior experience with Lean Manufacturing principles.
- Proficiency using MRP and similar computer-based technologies in a production-manufacturing environment.
- Working knowledge of ISO 9001 quality standards.
- Must be able to organize work and effectively use MRP system and available resources to achieve customer delivery requirements.
Personal Attributes
- Ability to effectively communicate, collaborate, and interact with engineers, production personnel, and suppliers to improve quality, workflow efficiency and productivity.
- Self-starter with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Professional demeanor with a solid work ethic and personal integrity.
- Comfortable in a computer dependent environment, MS Office 365 proficient.
- Neat, organized, and documentation oriented.
About Us
Naiad Dynamics US, Inc. is a well-established Naiad Maritime Group, Inc. company with operations in CT, MD, and FL USA, with affiliated companies in the Netherlands, United Kingdom, France, and Australia. We engineer, manufacture, and supply high-quality specialized ship systems throughout the world.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including major healthcare coverage, dental, 401(k) with immediately vested 100% company match, disability insurance, and life insurance. Benefits are subject to policy/plan details.
Send resume in confidence to:
NAIAD DYNAMICS US, INC.
Attn: Human Resource Manager
50 Parrott Drive, Shelton, CT 06484
Naiad Dynamics US, Inc. is a well-established Naiad Maritime Group, Inc. company with operations in CT, MD, and FL USA, with affiliated companies in the Netherlands, United Kingdom, Australia and France. We engineer, manufacturer, and supply high quality specialized ship systems throughout the world.
